Yameen
An Arabic name meaning "towards prosperity" or "righteous".
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Yameen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yameen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yameen births was 2024 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yameen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yameen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yameen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2024
10 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,258
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Yameen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yameen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yameen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yameen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yameen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yameen
The name Yameen is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins dating back to the early Islamic era. It is a masculine name that carries a strong association with the Arabic word "yameen," which translates to "right hand" or "right side." This connection to the right side holds particular significance in Islamic culture, symbolizing strength, honor, and righteousness.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Yameen can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The word "yameen" appears in several verses, often in reference to the concept of divine oaths and covenants. This association with religious scripture has contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Muslim communities worldwide.
Throughout history, the name Yameen has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Yameen al-Dawlah, a Hamdanid prince who ruled over parts of northern Syria and northern Mesopotamia in the 10th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was Yameen al-Din Mahmud, a 13th-century Persian poet and philosopher renowned for his works on Sufism and mysticism.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Yameen al-Hanbali, a renowned 14th-century scholar and jurist from Damascus, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His legal interpretations and rulings were widely respected and influential during his time.
Moving forward in history, Yameen Khan was a notable 17th-century military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the Indian subcontinent. His strategic prowess and loyal service earned him a prominent place in the annals of Mughal history.
More recently, Yameen Jaffer was an influential 20th-century businessman and philanthropist from Tanzania. Born in 1923, he played a pivotal role in the economic development of his country and was widely recognized for his charitable endeavors, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.
These examples illustrate the diverse individuals who have borne the name Yameen throughout history, spanning various regions, eras, and fields of endeavor. The name's rich heritage and connections to Islamic culture and tradition continue to resonate with families seeking a name that reflects their faith and values.
People
Yameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yameen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yameen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Yameen a common name?
We classify Yameen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yameen was 2024, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yameen is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yameen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yameen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yameen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yameen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Yameen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Yameen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.